
The MC Gina La Minge slinked onto the stage in a backless black velvet number and took charge in no uncertain manner laying down the rules of burlesque for the evening.

There is really no need to write a detailed review for established Meow Meow fans; that she has a new show is reason enough to go see it. She is at her finest in Little Mermaid. So this is a review for the uninitiated, one for the future fans.

Sammy J was in fine form this evening, linking his witty songs with nifty patter and asides.

Damian Callinan slips skilfully between the cast of Bodgy Creek characters from Bull Barlow the club president with a prostate complaint (again), to Shakepeare quoting coach Troy Carrington.

To call it over-the-top would barely do it justice. It doesn’t get much zanier, it certainly doesn’t get much sparklier, than this.

This astronomically popular UK stand-up comedian (& TV panel host & sometime guest) is notorious for his preoccupation with taboo subjects, profanities and signature “honking goose” laugh; and believes “that it’s easier to get forgiveness than permission.”

The Girlie Show, set in the lead-up to Madonna’s 1993 world tour of the same name, is an absolute gem.